We are charting new directions in bipolar disorder research, treatment and care. Your support is essential to CREST.BD’s research and knowledge implementation.
…capacity for self-care in this community. Importantly, BYAP also builds capacity for youth to engage in mental health research. The project is proudly co-led by a team of 7 youth peer researchers (the Youth Action Group, or YAG) who all live with bipolar disorder. The YAG is based in Victoria,…
…future of mental health care for youth more accessible for all. See you on Zoom! My name is Julia Gray and I am currently finishing up my final semester of my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in Psychology and Sociology. I am passionate about the outdoors, cooking, and…
…best information about psychological science reach the people who would benefit. HGAPS: Instagram: @hgapsoranization Twitter: @_hgaps References and Resources Youngstrom E, Stefana A, Chen J, Michael K, Van Meter A, Maxwell V, Michalak EE, Choplin EG, Smith LT, Vincent C, Loeb A, Vieta E. Working with Bipolar Disorder During the…
PhD Student BA in Psychology, University of Victoria Research Assistant, CREST.BD Laura is a trainee at CREST.BD, who led content development for the PolarUs bipolar disorder app. Laura is also a PhD student in clinical psychology at the McGill University BEEP Lab, where she researches loss of control in eating…
BComm Peer Researcher BComm, Royal Roads University Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions, Camosun College Don (he/him) is currently a Policy Analyst with the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions (MMHA) on the Indigenous Partnerships and Wellness team. Don recently relocated back to Victoria, BC after spending the last…
…the wonderful collaboration that we experienced on it with youth and our partner organizations, the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC in Victoria BC, and mindyourmind in London, Ontario. It was rewarding to hear MDAO Forum attendees found our Bipolar Youth Action Project to be an exciting, motivating, and inspiring example…